The Rain Woman

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS BOOK IS CURRENTLY BEING EDITED AND REVISED*** Dragged to a ball where the country's most eligible bachelor is rumoured to be choosing a wife, Elizabeth wanted to be anywhere but here. Knowing her mother was counting on being tied to the Dereon's, the country's most powerful family, she decides to put her best foot forward. But with no one even knowing how August Dereon looks, how will the night go? August Rain is filled with a roller coaster of emotions and storylines. From betrayals to murder and pregnancy - and a mafia subplot, get your fill of Dragonfly and Mr Dereon in this sweet romance novel. *Book 1 of The Mafia Trinity Series of Novels*

My younger brother, Samuel, gave me a call and asked me to go to his university. However, his unusually serious tone took me aback. I rushed over to his counselling office, only to see him, his fellow counselors, and a female junior whom I had coincidentally helped in the last semester. The female junior, Sally, was covering her slightly protruding belly. She abruptly dropped to her knees before me in front of the counselors. “Honey, I know this unexpected pregnancy has put a lot of pressure on you. But you can’t just abandon me and our baby!” she choked back with tears. Then, she reached out to grab the hem of my clothes. However, I stepped back and left. Sally’s cries turned sharp and shrill. “You heartless jerk! How could you behave like this?! If I’d known that you’d pretend not to know me the second it was over, I would’ve never gone to a hotel with you!” One of the counselors looked furious, and he seemed furious beyond measure. “Kid, being young is no excuse. A man needs to take responsibility!” A crowd began to gather outside the office. Their pointing fingers and contemptuous stares nearly overwhelmed me. In the middle of the chaos, Samuel casually leaned against the wall and spoke with a drawl. “Chris, aren’t you going to stay and see your unborn baby?”

On New Year's Eve, I prepare a feast. The clock strikes twelve, but my husband, Vincent Porter, still isn't home. My daughter, Lorelei Porter, tugs at my sleeve and holds up my phone. "Look Mommy, Daddy is at this lady's house!" Vincent has posted an update on Twitter. He is with Christine Snow, his childhood sweetheart. They are smiling at the camera, with a boy who looks about ten standing between them. In front of them sits a swan-shaped cake. The caption reads, "The most special day for the most special you." My heart sinks into my stomach. A marriage that came later in life can never compete with a pair of childhood sweethearts. I accept defeat.

“She is a murderer!” Alpha Dan roared. “That bitch murdered my son!” I kept my eyes on the ground. It was safer that way. The entire hall felt like it was closing in on me, heavy with judgment. “Only fools resort to such unruly grammar.” The voice was calm. Controlled. Deadly ,for a moment no one said anything “What did you just say to me?” Alpha Dan demanded. “I dare you to lay a finger on her,” He replied. “You called me here for a truce. I can start a war just as easily. Besides, fools are highly flammable.” Before I knew it polished shoes stopped in front of me he came down to my level. Warm fingers slid under my chin and lifted my face. My breath caught. His touch was gentle, but my skin burned where he held me. When I met his eyes, the world narrowed to just us. “She’s from your pack?” he asked softly before tilting his head like he was making a decision “Then I’m changing the papers. The name will read Violet Throne.” My heart stumbled. “And most importantly,” he said, his thumb brushing my jaw, “she’s mine.” ~~~~~ The last thing Voilet expected at the mating ball was to be accused of murder. Now she’s on the run. To survive, she abandons her identity and lives as a man. She never planned to become a bodyguard and she certainly never planned to work for the most ruthless Alpha in the territories. But the most dangerous part? He looks at her like she’s the answer to everything he’s ever wanted.

Young, wild, and alluring, that's how everyone viewed Scarlett Morris. Most women hated her appearance because she possessed those qualities that drew men's attention towards her. Social media posts often defame and humiliate her personality, but she only shrugged her shoulders on it. Her main focus was to earn more money to support her needs and her twin brother's education. No matter how hard life threw at her, she rose above it, she ignored gossip and humiliation, but people around her were vicious as their jealousy consumed their minds. She often ran into trouble, and someone who is out of her league become her savior. It was none other than the business mogul - Francis Sandler. Francis Sandler built a legendary empire with his talent in the business and his extraordinary networking skills– he handled with absolute perfection both gangs and the government. He came from the wealthiest Sandler family of Irving City- and he's the CEO of T.B.S Empire. His deep secret was buried as danger evolved around it. He was accustomed that most women crawl into his bed to warm his night. From his perspective, Scarlett was another young and wild woman who aimed his fortune. Their destiny collided when several times Francis became Scarlett's savior. That moment Scarlett's enchanting beauty caught his attention, yet his painful and failed marriage reminded him that a beautiful woman is only a trophy to display. He offered her a tempting business transaction giving everything life has to offer in exchange for becoming his hidden woman. Their journey to a rollercoaster relationship started when Francis showed his real intention. The danger is about to unfold when Scarlett's main reason for accepting his offer was a pure secret task that will be bound to destroy them.

The story of 'EVERY WOMAN CANNOT BE PRETTY' is a message to millions of women around the world who feel inferior due to their average looks that ‘ Beauty is not in the face alone.’ The protagonist in this story, Sarah Liam suffers from PCOS ( Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) with side effects of being obese, acne prone and having more than normal hair growth on face and body. To top it she is short in height and has a prominent mole on her chin. In all, she is not what one can call “pretty”. Her husband wants to use her as a sex toy, her best friend betrays her trust by sleeping with her husband. Faced with treachery by loved ones, shunned by many, at the brunt of the unkindest of jokes, the story shows how Sarah manages to rise like a Phoenix, hold her head high and eke revenge on the people who have cheated her, solely with the strength of her talent and grit. But with her flawed appearance, will she ever find true love? Can she ever aspire to marry a handsome man or will she have to settle for someone similarly flawed? Read on..

THIS STORY IS INSPIRED BY THE JAPANESE SERIES, "YAMATO NADESHIKO" or "The Wallflower" Limang makikisig, matatangkad, at naggagwapuhang lalaki ang naninirahan sa mala-palasyong mansyon na pagmamay-aari ng isang kilalang bilyonara sa iba't ibang panig ng mundo na nangangalang Madame Madeline Dawson at kinikilala nila ito bilang kanilang Auntie. Ang limang lalaki ay may kaniya-kaniyang pribadong rason kung bakit sila kinukupkop nito. Ngunit isang araw, sinurpresa sila ng kanilang auntie ng isang misyon na akala nila ay madali lamang nila itong mareresolbahan. Ang misyong kanilang dapat matupad ay gawing disente, malumanay, at mahinahong dalaga ang kanyang pamangkin. Ikinasindak nila na kung hindi 'man nila ito mapagtagumpayan ang misyon, sisingilin sila ng renta na umaabot ng milyon-milyong dolyar. Maraming naging kwestyon ang nabuo sa isip nila kung anong uri ng babae ang kanilang makakasalamuha gayong walang sapat na impormasyon na binigay sa kanila ang kanilang auntie sa nagngangalang Ayla Desire Dawson. Mapagtatagumpayan kaya nila ang misyong nakalatag sa kanila? At anong mga senaryo ang mabubuo sa kanilang anim sa mahabang panahon na kanilang pagsasama sa iisang bubong.

My fiancé goes missing after a grand and lavish engagement party. He leaves nothing but a letter behind. It states that his childhood sweetheart has a terminal illness—her only wish is to see the aurora. On the day he returns to the country, I visit him, wanting to call off the engagement. Ivana Jennings stands beside Jacob Gardner and weeps. "I'm sorry for putting you two in a tough spot, Ariel. I'll leave now. I'll never disturb you anymore!" Jacob stops her and shields her behind him. He looks at me frostily. "I'll kill you if you dare do anything to Ivana!" I sneer. "I don't deal with just about anyone for two reasons. Firstly, I don't want to dirty my hands. Secondly, I don't want to deal with rabid dogs."

Lumaki sa saktong pamumuhay si Nessa Villego, siya ngayon ay 25-taong gulang na at isa ng lisensyadong engineer. Tanging ang nakababata na lamang niyang kapatid na si Tasha 20-taong gulang, ang mayroon siya nang mamatay ang mga magulang nila 5 years ago sa hindi inaasahang trahedya. Dahil dito ay mas lalong naging malapit ang dalawang magkapatid na halos siya na ang tumayong ina at ama para kay Tasha. Naghangad si Nessa ng magandang pamumuhay upang matulungan ang kapatid. Hanggang sa isang araw ay labis siyang nabanas nang mapansin niya na tila unti-unting nagsisilipatan ang mga dati niyang kliyente. Si Engr. Veos Dimitre, ang lalaking labis na nagdala ng pagbabago kay Nessa dahil naging kakompentensya niya ito dahil sa pagkakapareho nila ng propesiyon. Ngunit ano kaya ang magiging reaksyon ni Nessa kapag nalaman niya na palihim na minahal ng kanyang kapatid na si Tasha si Veos? At paano kung ang damdamin ni Veos ay hindi pala nakalaan kay Tasha? At sa ibang babae ito mas nahuhumaling. Ano kaya ang magiging takbo ng buhay nina Nessa, Veos at Tasha. May pag-asa pa kayang magkasundo ang dalawa sa kabila ng kanilang propesiyon o tuluyan ng masisira ang pagkakaibigan dahil sa hindi nila palaging pagkakaunawaan.

Stephan had wanted to use parsley his fiancee to blackmail his uncle into giving him a contract while having affair with her step sister . unfortunately for Stephan his uncle who was known to be ruthless cold and arrogant turned the table on him and made parsley his.